STAT8801, Spring 2016

The goal of this course is to train students to
collaborate effectively and responsibly with non-statisticians
to answer their subject matter questions.

Jan 20: Introduction | handout | syllabus
Jan 25: The Writing Process / our Case Background, Homework 1 | handout
Jan 27: Case Background/Proposal, Revision I | handout
Feb 1: Choosing an Analysis / Collaboration Plan | handout
Feb 3: Another Case Study, Homework 2 | handout
Feb 8: More on the New Case | handout
Feb 10: Revision II | handout
Feb 15: Dr. Derr Meets A Client | handout
Feb 17: Dr. Derr Asks Questions, Collaboration Plan continued | handout
Feb 22: POWER process / Pop Quiz :) | handout
Feb 24: Quiz Followup
Feb 29: Roleplaying Assignment Introduction | HW: Roleplay a meeting! | handout
Mar 2: Code and Data Management | handout
Mar 7: Writing About Statistical Findings | handout | article
Mar 9: Reporting Results; p-values and Proportions | handout | ASA statement | Aspirin article

Mar 21: Dr. Derr Presents Results | handout
Mar 23: Review of Roleplaying Cases | HW: Write a collaboration plan | handout
Mar 28: Visit from Travelers Insurance | handout
Mar 30: Writing An Analysis Report | handout | report
Apr 4: General and Research Ethics | handout
Apr 6: Plagiarism | handout
Apr 11: Figures and Tables | handout | Cleveland activity | Cleveland results | 3D chart
Apr 13: Intellectual Property and Authorship | handout | APA checklist | Authorship: why not just toss a coin?
Apr 18:
Apr 20: Conflicts of Interest | handout
Apr 25: Making Ethical Decisions Part One | handout | case
May 2: Making Ethical Decisions Part Two | handout | ASA guidelines summary | Article summary
May 4: Last Day!